About this opportunity
Huck Bouma lists this Litigation Associate opportunity in wheaton, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Huck Bouma, PC, a leading western suburban Chicago law firm, has an immediate need at its Wheaton, Illinois location for a Litigation attorney to join its Litigation Department.
Huck Bouma, P.C. seeks an associate for its litigation department with 3-5 years of experience.
Essential Duties and Performance Responsibilities:
work with partners in complex commercial litigation matters, including meeting with clients, drafting pleadings, taking and defending depositions, propounding and responding to discovery, conducting research, writing motions, making court appearances, arguing motions, participating in trials, interviewing witnesses, drafting agreements, negotiating settlements, attending mediations, assisting with trials and arbitrations.
Successful applicants will have:
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Strong work ethic and reliability a must.
Exemplary client service skills with prompt response levels.
3-5 years of experience as a licensed attorney.
Detail oriented with strong drafting and negotiating skills and the ability to communicate legal subject matter to non-attorneys.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, legal judgment and strategic thinking.
Ability to manage workflow independently to meet firm deadlines while achieving business and risk management objectives.
Must be licensed in Illinois and admitted to practice in both state and federal court.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits include:
Medical insurance-PPO & HMO plans
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
HSA/FSA
STD/LTD
401k
Maternal/Paternal Leave Policy
IL Paid Leave Policy-PT employees
Equal Opportunity Employer – Only those candidates being offered an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please.
All inquiries will be kept confidential.
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Worksite address
wheaton, IL, 60189, US
Who can apply
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